Have you ever noticed that your body seems to hold on to stress long after a difficult experience has passed? Perhaps your shoulders stay tense, your breathing becomes shallow when you feel overwhelmed, or you find it difficult to relax even when everything around you seems fine. These experiences highlight the connection between our emotional […]
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Trauma can affect how we think, feel, respond to stress, and connect with others. Understanding how trauma affects the brain can help explain why certain situations trigger intense emotions, why memories can feel overwhelming, and why recovery sometimes takes time. Whether trauma stems from a single event or ongoing difficult experiences, its effects can influence
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When people think about autism, they may picture a young boy who struggles with social interactions or displays noticeable repetitive behaviors. However, autism is much more diverse than these stereotypes suggest. Understanding the relationship between autism and gender can help explain why many autistic women, nonbinary people, and adults of all genders go undiagnosed for
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Every October, OCD Awareness Month shines a light on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that is often misunderstood. This month is an opportunity to increase awareness, challenge common misconceptions, and remind individuals living with OCD that effective treatment and support are available. Although OCD is frequently portrayed in popular culture as a preference
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Becoming a father can be an exciting and meaningful experience, but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. Sleepless nights, new responsibilities, financial concerns, and changes in relationships can leave new fathers feeling overwhelmed. Although postpartum mental health is often associated with mothers, fathers and non-birthing parents can also experience significant anxiety after a baby
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We’re excited to welcome Paul Brown, our newest Pre-Licensed Clinical Intern at Steffen Counseling Services! Paul brings a unique perspective to therapy, shaped by two decades of experience building companies and a deep interest in what it means to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. Paul understands something many people discover along the way: success and
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We’re excited to introduce Bella Goss, our newest Pre-Licensed Clinical Intern at Steffen Counseling Services! Bella brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to therapy, grounded in her background in psychology, her graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her belief that meaningful change begins when we feel safe enough to understand ourselves more deeply. Bella recognizes
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Premenstrual symptoms are often treated as something people are simply expected to tolerate. Mood changes, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, and physical discomfort are frequently dismissed as “just PMS.” But for some people, the emotional and physical symptoms that occur before their period are much more severe and disruptive. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a real and
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Have you ever felt like you had to explain or defend your sexual orientation? Maybe someone assumed you were straight or gay depending on the gender of the person you’re dating. Perhaps you’ve heard comments suggesting bisexuality is just a phase or that you need to choose a side. These experiences may be examples of
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Watching your teenager struggle with social anxiety can be difficult. You may notice that they avoid parties, hesitate to speak in class, worry about what other people think, or feel uncomfortable around unfamiliar people. As a parent, you may want to help but feel unsure about what to say or do. The good news is
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